ADO a national organisation, with strong international links, run by dyslexics for dyslexics and those concerned with their support. ADO not only advises and empowers dyslexic adults, supporting their particular needs, but also offers a range of services to the public and to professionals, service providers and policy makers.
ADO is supported in its work by over 50 consultants in a range of disciplines: education, employment, policy development, e-learning, ICT and assistive technology. Since 1991, we have provided a voice for the large number of UK adults with dyslexia – currently estimated to be 4% of the UK population severely dyslexic (2 million), with a further 6% with some form of dyslexia.
As far as we know, ADO remains the only user-led national dyslexia organisation in Europe. We have handled up to 24,000 enquiries in a year, through our Helpline (staffed principally by adults with dyslexia), and responding by post, face to face, through exhibitions, emails and faxes, to support adult dyslexics, their families and professionals.
Through our work with government departments, major organisations, trade unions, educators and employers, ADO aims for real change in the lives of adults with dyslexia. We have written definitive guidelines on dyslexia for national organizations, striving to ensure that dyslexia is recognised and individuals supported appropriately. We believe that ‘user-friendly for dyslexics can be user-friendly for everyone!’. We are working to establish a network of self-help groups throughout various sectors in the UK and with groups overseas.

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